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Shop for beads and fabric at African World Festival

Don’t miss your opportunity to shop for unique beads and handwoven textiles at the African World Festival, set for Friday-Sunday on the Grounds of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren Ave., Midtown Detroit.

And with the large number of vendors, you just never know what other items you’ll find — from colorful attire to home decor!

This years’s event is themed “Higher Ground,” and as always there will be plenty of exciting activities for the entire family.

Hours are 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily, and admission is free.

For more information, call (313) 494-5800 or visit thewright.org.

Jocelynn Brown is a Detroit News Features staffer who has always loved to make things. She likes to crochet, knit, make dolls, bead, sew and more.

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